ADUs are allowed in KennedaleTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Kennedale, TX
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
2,272
Owner-occupied
1%
Zoning districts
32
Avg Home Value
$326,522
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$118,068
Residential Types:
2,272 housing units
Single Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
7%
Other
88%
Zoning Districts:
3,172 parcels · 32 districts
R3
29%(930)
R2
14%(437)
D
6%(204)
I
6%(194)
Other
44%(1,407)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Kennedale, TX?
Kennedale, TX follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy is not required; ADUs limited to family or guests.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; parking must be on the same lot as the principal use; an adjacent on-street space may count if more than 50% fronts the site; tandem parking is generally prohibited citywide except as allowed in Village Districts for residential projects
Rental Restrictions
- –Attached ADU: not available for rental on a commercial basis; restricted to use by family members or guests of the owner or occupant.
ADU State Law
What can you build in Texas?
- –Texas does not have a statewide ADU law. ADUs are regulated entirely at the local level.
- –ADU rules vary significantly by city, and many jurisdictions prohibit ADUs outright.
- –Counties generally lack zoning authority, but other restrictions may still apply outside city limits.
- –Outside city limits, ADU feasibility often depends on subdivision rules, deed restrictions, and septic or fire requirements.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
Check my propertyHow can we help you?
Get matched with trusted local builders
Understand what's allowed on your property
Learn the key rules and size limits for ADUs
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
ADU rules in other Texas municipalities
Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.
Tarrant County